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“This win is going to affect the team for the next few years,” said SIU WR Israel Lamprakes after SIU's 44-34 comeback victory over Western Illinois University at Saluki Stadium Saturday. “The next few years, everything is changing (for the program). It’s happening. It’s a blessing. It’s a beautiful thing.”

Kempfer, 50, was charged with delivery of cannabis, delivery of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver cannabis and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine.
During the course of the investigation, officers found about 90 grams of cannabis, and more than 400 grams of crystal methamphetamine inside the vehicle.

Lauren Stinde, 23, pleaded guilty at her arraignment appearance Monday in Jackson County Court for her involvement in the murder of Robin Stief, according to Jackson County State's Attorney Michael Carr.

The sign will have a price tag of about $68,355, which the Carbondale City Council approved a budget adjustment for Tuesday during its regular meeting. This is the same sign the council voted against in September due to problems with cost, funding sources and placement of the sign.

Paul Schimpf, a retired marine and current Waterloo attorney is now set to take a seat in the Illinois Senate after defeating Carbondale Attorney Sheila Simon Tuesday night.

Schimpf will assume the seat being vacated by retiring Senator David Luechtefeld in January. He won the race by obtaining 42,839 votes for 62.7 percent, while Simon received 25,451 votes for 37.3 percent, with 183 of 232 precincts reporting.